Abbie in Stitches takes place in western New York, in the early 1800s, sharing the expectations of young women of this era. Despite one’s true passions, women were expected to complete certain tasks. This text would be a great accommodation for a history lesson within the time period, especially for the female population, sharing an appreciation of the developed maturity of our society. ( )

Set in the early 19th century, young Abbie must stitch her first sampler, but she'd rather be reading. I will confess that like Abbie, I too, would have preferred to read at that age. I did eventually develop a love for counted cross stitch somewhere around my senior year of high school. I think there will be other young girls who can relate to this story. The illustrations were not as clear as they could have been, probably due to the technique used by the artist in creating them. ( )

This story is about a girl in 1822 who loves to read, but must spend her time learning to sew. Like "Ruby's Wish," this book deals with gender issues. Abbie is a young lady who is not afraid to speak her mind and expresses it in a creative way. Overall a good story.